Instructors

We have fantastic instructors at Ski Valley. If you are a beginner skier or new to snowboarding, spending some time learning proper technique and positioning. It will help you with confidence and make your experience more enjoyable. Call 867-3509 for more information or to pre-book a ski or snowboard lesson.
Nancy MacKay
Canadian Ski Instructors Association – Level One
Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors – Level One – Nancy has been skiing for 35 years, and instructing both skiing (25 years)  & snowboarding (10 years).  She enjoys the sport so much, that her energy and enthusiasm is contagious to the youngsters she teaches.  Spend an hour or more with Nancy and you will become more confident, either as a skiier or snowboarder – and have a great time on the hill.
Dale McFadden
1941-2018 RIP our dear friend, Dale will always be in our hearts and part of Our Ski Valley Family.  His enthusiasm for the sport and love of skiing will live on in our memories forever.                          We miss you
Shelby Desjardin
Our newest CASI Snowboard Instructor!!  We’d like to Welcome Shelby to our Ski Valley family and so excited for her to share her boundless enthusiasm, energy, infectious smile and love of the sport to all who sign up for her lessons!!
Greg Lawson
Canadian Ski Instructors Association – Level One -Greg has been skiing for over 30 years.  He is a retired teacher, who has brought his love of teaching to the slopes.  His hearty wit and sense of humor puts the new skiier at ease, allowing for some laughs along the journey.
Rick Bilcowski
Canadian Ski Instructors Association – Level One-Rick has been skiing for 30+ years and obtained his certification in 1988.  He is very passionate about teaching, and enjoys introducing people to the sport of skiing.
Allen James
Canadian Ski Instructors Association – Level One-Allen was one of the original co-founders of Ski Valley in the early 1970’s and has been skiing over 50 years.  He has been instructing for the past 8 years.  His love for the sport keeps him young at heart.